The Brand New And Improved "Heroes vs. Villains: Marvel" RPG OOC/Sign-Up Thread

[Spider-Man9X17]

OK, that's a wrap for Hawkeye's back story.

I've tried contacting someone for an arc with no avail, so I'll put out an open casting call, it might work out better.

Any street-level or low-powered hero who would like to do something involving Cloak, please PM me. Thank you.

If Master Bruce and Cap never show up, may I make a suggestion?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/Spider-Man9x17/Hawkeye40.jpg

[Gallagher]

Hell yeah we can.

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/godzilla/images/thumb/9/97/Godzilla_%28Dark_Horse%29.JPG/300px-Godzilla_%28Dark_Horse%29.JPG

I... I don't understand this post.

I don't even...

What?

[SenseiofCheese]

I... I don't understand this post.

I don't even...

What?

He's saying his penis is as disappointing as the Godzilla movie was.

[Gallagher]

He's saying his penis is as disappointing as the Godzilla movie was.

It is now clear to me.

[Electro UK]

Spider-man9x17, the final part of your post couldn't work out if that was past or present?

Cause if its in the present, well then Fisk is in prison at the moment.

[Spider-Man9X17]

Spider-man9x17, the final part of your post couldn't work out if that was past or present?

Cause if its in the present, well then Fisk is in prison at the moment.

No, that whole post was in the past, before Fisk went to jail

[Spider-Man9X17]

There's still a gap between where that post ends and where Hawkeye's story picks up at the beginning of the season. This was just to explain what he was doing and why he puts the costume back on, with the assumption now he and Mockingbird have been working solo now for a while with Funding from Tony before this season ever starts

[Red]

So..Who know's the plan for this Gang war arc with the Kingpin?

[Electro UK]

A feeeeeeew people...

[Red]

Could one of these people please PM me with an basic idea of what they want to do?

[SenseiofCheese]

Harlmen?

That's a Freudian f*****g slip if I ever saw one.

[Byrd Man]

Seeing as how Harlem was named after a Dutch town, what can I say?

I :heart: The Dutch...for now! :cmad:

[TrekBiker]

I was thinking about picking up the Silver Surfer again, but I'm not sure because so far this season is only focusing on Earthly heroes. I don't know if you guys feel ready to open it up to interstellar throwdowns. Of course, the Surfer means introducing Galactus, so not sure if you guys want him running around. I did want to keep it more like the first Silver Surfer series where he's stuck on Earth, so the intergalactic crazyness would be kept to a minimum. Any opinions?

[JewishHobbit]

Odd question. Back in season 2 of the last round of Marvel RPG I played Jamie Madrox and had this huge storyline involving him, his better dupe, and a longrunning mystery involving the death of a guy named Vincent Marquise. After I finished I grouped my every post and all the posts that tied-in and made a file of the story. I had a few other players ask for it so I sent it to them. Now, after several computer wipes and such I've realized that I no longer have it and I don't remember who I sent it to.

By some odd chance, did any of you get a copy of that? I'd like to get a copy back if possible.


By the way, there's another very indepth mystery brewing in my mind with X-Factor Investigations in the center that I wouldn't mind playing out. I'm not sure if I have time for it just yet due to getting the Contest of Marvels started, but I might jump in here soon. Do you guys have any idea when this season is due to end and the next to begin? That'd probably be best for the story. It's pretty huge.

[SenseiofCheese]

There's still a long long while before this season ends.

You know what I'm looking forward to? The *****ng awards man.

[Optikal]

why you looking forward to the awards Sensei?

[SenseiofCheese]

Because this season has been one of the best I've read, in any RPG, since I started posting here. It'll be awesome.

[SuperFerret]

I'm gonna win the ****ing award this year. I've been getting in a lot of practice. Boy, is my wrist tired. I really shouldn't try it solo.

[SenseiofCheese]

Not if I have anything to do with it :cmad:

Which I don't :csad:

[SuperFerret]

Also, one last thing before I head to bed, I've just finished preparing a presentation for school, so I should be posting again tomorrow. Sorry about the wait.

[Optikal]

bkhedr, dude, your Sabretooth is about a hundred different flavours of awesome! Honestly, you're work is possibly my favorite of any writer in any of the RPGs right now.

[Byrd Man]

There's still a long long while before this season ends.

You know what I'm looking forward to? The *****ng awards man.

Who's a shoe-in for best duo?!

Probably someone else. :csad:

[SenseiofCheese]

Who's a shoe-in for best team?!

Probably someone else. :csad:

Those Avengers ****s better not try to steal our award.:cmad:

[bkhedr]

bkhedr, dude, your Sabretooth is about a hundred different flavours of awesome! Honestly, you're work is possibly my favorite of any writer in any of the RPGs right now.


Thanks man. I'm looking forward to see what's up Apocalypse's sleeve and dig that Punisher starts off in prison. I have to say hat's off to everyone for putting in the little things that make it feel like we're all playing in the same sandbox.

[bkhedr]

Those Avengers ****s better not try to steal our award.:cmad:

Nah. You two have it wrapped up.

[SuperFerret]

As of right now, I've already got people in mind for the awards.

[Electro UK]

Yeah same here.

The awesome thing is, I'm not even trying to write stuff that would get recognized in the awards etc. I'm just having a damn fun time this time around.

[Harlekin]

bkhedr, dude, your Sabretooth is about a hundred different flavours of awesome! Honestly, you're work is possibly my favorite of any writer in any of the RPGs right now.
Seconded.

Also kudos to 9X17 for the backstory on Hawkeye and Mockingbird's return. Only point of contention is that I wish Hawk wouldn't swear so much.

[JewishHobbit]

Out of curiosity (and I'm a little scared to ask this) but I noticed the first post. What happened to Venom UK?

And can anyone give a rundown of what's gone on thus far in this new season? I might apply to play anyway, even if I wait on the Madrox storyline I have in mind. I might try to play as someone else to get my writing practice.

I didn't realize how much I missed this until I started rooting through the stories and such. I found the old Season 2 with my old Madrox story, and in the process found season 4 where I completely forgot I did a long storyline with Shocker as one of Thanos' henchmen. Good stuff! Now I"m itching to get back involved and I'm trying to think of someone I can apply as.

[JewishHobbit]

Hey! I just realized one of my Madrox posts made the greatest hits! Awsome!

[Electro UK]

Out of curiosity (and I'm a little scared to ask this) but I noticed the first post. What happened to Venom UK?

And can anyone give a rundown of what's gone on thus far in this new season? I might apply to play anyway, even if I wait on the Madrox storyline I have in mind. I might try to play as someone else to get my writing practice.

I didn't realize how much I missed this until I started rooting through the stories and such. I found the old Season 2 with my old Madrox story, and in the process found season 4 where I completely forgot I did a long storyline with Shocker as one of Thanos' henchmen. Good stuff! Now I"m itching to get back involved and I'm trying to think of someone I can apply as.

He tragically passed New Years Eve as a result of his cistic fibrosis.

This new Season was obviously a complete reboot. There has been a bounty on heroe's heads, a gang war is brewing, and a new team of Avengers have formed...

That's a very basic nutshell.

[JewishHobbit]

Man, that sucks. He was a good guy. We had some good conversations a few years back.


As for the game... any chance of getting a bit more detail (it can be PM if needed). I'd like to jump in somewhere but I don't want to ignore what's gone on thus far. Knowing who's involved where and such will help me figure out what character I want to use and where. There's just a few too many posts to go through and read everything.

[Matt Murdock]

Hope you didn't mind the bunny there, Carnage.

[Matt Murdock]

Oh, and just wanna ask: what happened to the pictures on the roster?

[Electro UK]

Gah! Picture problems! I'll send you a PM, JH.

[JewishHobbit]

Thanks for the PM. Sounds interesting and early enough where I can jump in without feeling too far behind. I'll take some time to figure out who I want to play as and I'll put in an application. Is there a certain timeframe we're taking from for this new season? Post-Civil War? Pre-Disassembled? Just curious.

[SuperFerret]

From what I've seen it's post-Disassembled, pre-Civil War.

[JewishHobbit]

I'm assuming Pre-M Day?

[Electro UK]

Seconded.

Also kudos to 9X17 for the backstory on Hawkeye and Mockingbird's return. Only point of contention is that I wish Hawk wouldn't swear so much.

Well 9x17's version does! Contentinate that!

[Spider-Man9X17]

I'm assuming Pre-M Day?

Nope. House of M and M-Day happened, but beyond that everything is wide open.

[JewishHobbit]

I see. Are we sticking to which mutants were depowered and which weren't?

[JewishHobbit]

Screen Name:

Character you would like to play: Jamie Madrox The Multiple Man

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/JewishHobbit/Madrox.jpg

Powers: He can create Multiples of himself, each with a differant portion of his own personality. He can then reabsorb them and remember everything they've learned.

Three reasons why you have chosen that character:

1. I've played him before and he's one of my favorate characters.

2. I love the concept of X-Factor Investigations, though I hope to take it from the ground up instead of having the team that's established.

3. I like the options of creating dupes to allow me to participate in multiple storylines at once if I choose to.

Write two complete sentences using proper English grammar explaining what you think you can bring to this RPG in particular:

I think I can bring in some twists and turns to the current bounty storyline and I believe that the story I've thought of today can branch into one that everyone can read and enjoy. I've also planned several twists and turns to my own storyline that could be entertaining for myself and others.

[JewishHobbit]

Hey, if you guys don't mind me making a suggestion. Why don't you start a "Death List" in the first post to show who's been killed so far in the duration of this new RPG continuity. It'd be a help for newbies like me and those who come after me.

[Electro UK]

Approved! Welcome back, sir!

[Electro UK]

Oh and we had one of those last game, just not thought to start one up again yet. :up: Good thinking.

[JewishHobbit]

Thanks. I'll start my first post now :)

[JewishHobbit]

Okay, the first Jamie Madrox post is up and his story's begun. I hope no one's used Guido or Random, as I've brought them into the fray on Jamie's quest to form the new X-Factor. Let me know what you guys think and I'll take some time to get familiar with some of your guys' storylines and such. The Cloak & Dagger post after mine has me real curious. Definately reading up on that one.

[TrekBiker]

What's with the F4 meeting Jor-El? Could someone explain this (or PM me)?

[SuperFerret]

I had this crazy idea while eating Taco Bell that a meeting between Jor-El and Reed Richards would be brain-meltingly awesome.


JewHob, good to see you back, I was always a fan of your last run as Madrox. As for Cloak (and Dagger), I just joined, so there's not a whole lot to read, but a good understanding of bk's Thor arc would be helpful.

[JewishHobbit]

I plan on doing some reading in the coming days so I'll be able to more integrate myself in the ongoing storylines smoothly.

P.S. last time I had a strict storyline that required little other character involvement. I have some story plans this time, but I'm open. I'm just getting my gaming chops back up to snuff. So if anyone thinks Madrox or my npcs Guido, Layla, or Random (the characters so far introduced in my 2 posts) could benefit their stories, send me a PM. I'm up for helping anyone else out.

[JewishHobbit]

Ferret it took me a good 2 to 3 minutes of watching your avatar over and over again to realize its true awsomeness! Long live the T-Rex!

[SuperFerret]

Heh... yeah, it's way too dark, but once you see it, it's pretty clear. It's like a Magic Eye avatar.

[bkhedr]

Watchman? You around buddy? That whole let's save the building thing is a set up for IM to come up with a solution you know :P

[Harlekin]

Just for the record, Sabretooth is quite well acquainted with both Luke Cage and Iron Fist.

[bkhedr]

Bah. Shows what I know.

I didn't know if he had ever encountered Cage before and thought that when he encountered IF it was when he was more or less a slasher with no memories and no self control.

Thanks for the info though.

As for my post I could edit, but does it really matter?

[Optikal]

Just for the record, it's Sacré bleu not sacreblue.

:up:

As for my post I could edit, but does it really matter?

A brilliant question!

[bkhedr]

Well my thing is if it is something that affects other people's stories, is blatantly out of character, or using an incorrect power set or what have you, or writes something that directly contradicts someone else's post for no reason; then I think editing should be mandatory.

But as for my mistake (I readily admit that it is a mistake) I don't see how an edit is necessary. I mean so what if they have met before or not? Its not like they are Iron Man and Captain America or Proffesor Xavier and Cyclops. We're talking about Sabretooth interacting with Iron Fist and Luke Cage. If Byrd and Sensei don't mind I think it should be ok. (course I may be wrong but I think Harl agrees with me and was just giving me some info)

Heck Marvel's editors deliberately allow much much worse practically every month.

[Harlekin]

Just for the record, it's Sacré bleu not sacreblue.

:up:
I think you mean that the other way around. Either way, Batroc is known for his mangling of both French and English.

Also, on the Sabretooth/IF/Cage front, I don't care. It just jumped out at me. No worries.

[Keyser Soze]

I should really get around to getting another Loki post up.

[bkhedr]

Do it man. The sooner we get this building off Thor's shoulders, the sooner we can go after the abomination and engage him on some barren stretch of highway or something where we can let him have it!

[Keyser Soze]

Going out now, but I'll get up a post tonight when I return!

[Optikal]

New Apocalypse post up in the next 24 hours. Possibly a second Frank one too.

[Spike_x1]

Has Planet Hulk/WWH happened in this continuity?

[Byrd Man]

Naw, sir.

[Spike_x1]

Gangsta' :up:

[Spike_x1]

Screen Name: Spike_x1

Character you would like to play: Bruce Banner and The Incredible Hulk

Powers: Genius intellect as Banner. As the Hulk: potentially unlimited strength, superhuman healing factor, high degree of resistance to physical damage, indestructible purple pants.

Three reasons why you have chosen that character:

1. I would like to take part in this reboot of the Marvel RPG. I thought about taking up my old role as the Taskmaster, but it seems like he's being used, but the Hulk was available and I am a fan of his as well.

2. The duality of the characters of Banner and Hulk is something that I've always found fascinating, and would definitely like to explore for myself.

3. HULK SMASH PUNY APPLICATION!

Write two complete sentences using proper English grammar explaining what you think you can bring to this RPG in particular: I'm not the stereotypical Hulk fanboy who thinks that the Hulk just simply can't be beaten; whereas the Hulk is a major player in the MU, but there are plenty of characters and situations that can be a challenge for him. I'd like to explore the more vulnerable sides of Hulk, and make Banner and Hulk more equal in their value by presenting situations where intelligence is needed more than brute strength.

[TrekBiker]

Screen Name: TrekBiker

Character you would like to play: Norrin Radd, aka the Silver Surfer

Powers: The Power Cosmic!

Three reasons why you have chosen that character:

1. He's very philosophical.

2. I have a degree in physics, so I want to use all sorts of fancy Power Cosmic abilities.

3. He's one of my favorite characters.

Write two complete sentences using proper English grammar explaining what you think you can bring to the RPG: A big philosopical bend, along with a convenient plot device for solving big problems. I also want to (slowly) start to expand on the cosmic-scale heroes.

How many times do you intend on posting a DAY IN the RPG: Every other day or so.

Please provide a sample post in the style that you plan to write your character in (must be at least 3 paragraphs long and contain at least 1 line of dialogue):

Garden of Serene Tranquility
Zenn-La
Several Years Ago

The young lovers Norrin Radd and Shalla-Bal lay on the grass, enjoying a picnic. As they tasted the ripe fruits, spicy meats and sweet pastries Norrin's mood began to dim.

"What is it that bothers you so?" asked Shalla-Bal, touching Norrin's shoulder.

"What joy is there in a day such as this when it is all that we know?" replied Norrin.

"Would you rather have days of hardship, endure storms and cold, disease and violence as we have in days past?"

"No, my Shalla-Bal, suffering for its own sake should be eradicated. What I mean to say is that we have not earned this day, this moment. Every boon that we have was given to us by our forefathers. Thouh no one in four generations has had to suffer any hardship, no one in four generations has had any meaningful goals. We rest on our laurels; never testing ourselves, never bettering ourselves. We are merely thoughtless animals who have inherited paradise."

Norrin's face lit up as he realized the solution. "Imagine how much greater it was to marvel at these temples for our ancestors, who first put stone upon stone with the sweat of their brows! Think what accomplishment one would feel after completing such a task instead of taking it for granted!"

Shalla-Bal quickly was becoming worried. Norrin had never had such emotional outbursts before - hardly anyone on Zenn-La had - and it scared her.

"I can see you are frightened, my love, but do not fear - risk and reward go hand in hand! Yes, we could disappoint, fall short or fail, but how much greater could we rest knowing that we gave it a try instead of simply enjoying the accomplishments of others?" Norrin was standing now, speaking louder and more enthuastically and gathering attention from others.

Shalla-Bal tugged at him, "Please, you're making a scene! Surely you do not wish to draw such unusual attention!"

"I understand if you are unaccustomed to thinking so, my dearest, for we have been lax for several generations. Though this delicious food may nourish the body, it is adventure which nourishes the spirit!"


Do you know how to post pictures on the hype boards:
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l373/TrekBiker_photo/SilverSurferLogo-1.gif

[Red]

Woooooo! New characters

[Byrd Man]

Screen Name: Spike_x1

Character you would like to play: Bruce Banner and The Incredible Hulk

Powers: Genius intellect as Banner. As the Hulk: potentially unlimited strength, superhuman healing factor, high degree of resistance to physical damage, indestructible purple pants.

Three reasons why you have chosen that character:

1. I would like to take part in this reboot of the Marvel RPG. I thought about taking up my old role as the Taskmaster, but it seems like he's being used, but the Hulk was available and I am a fan of his as well.

2. The duality of the characters of Banner and Hulk is something that I've always found fascinating, and would definitely like to explore for myself.

3. HULK SMASH PUNY APPLICATION!

Write two complete sentences using proper English grammar explaining what you think you can bring to this RPG in particular: I'm not the stereotypical Hulk fanboy who thinks that the Hulk just simply can't be beaten; whereas the Hulk is a major player in the MU, but there are plenty of characters and situations that can be a challenge for him. I'd like to explore the more vulnerable sides of Hulk, and make Banner and Hulk more equal in their value by presenting situations where intelligence is needed more than brute strength.

Where's your sample post?

Screen Name: TrekBiker

Character you would like to play: Norrin Radd, aka the Silver Surfer

Powers: The Power Cosmic!

Three reasons why you have chosen that character:

1. He's very philosophical.

2. I have a degree in physics, so I want to use all sorts of fancy Power Cosmic abilities.

3. He's one of my favorite characters.

Write two complete sentences using proper English grammar explaining what you think you can bring to the RPG: A big philosopical bend, along with a convenient plot device for solving big problems. I also want to (slowly) start to expand on the cosmic-scale heroes.

How many times do you intend on posting a DAY IN the RPG: Every other day or so.

Please provide a sample post in the style that you plan to write your character in (must be at least 3 paragraphs long and contain at least 1 line of dialogue):

Garden of Serene Tranquility
Zenn-La
Several Years Ago

The young lovers Norrin Radd and Shalla-Bal lay on the grass, enjoying a picnic. As they tasted the ripe fruits, spicy meats and sweet pastries Norrin's mood began to dim.

"What is it that bothers you so?" asked Shalla-Bal, touching Norrin's shoulder.

"What joy is there in a day such as this when it is all that we know?" replied Norrin.

"Would you rather have days of hardship, endure storms and cold, disease and violence as we have in days past?"

"No, my Shalla-Bal, suffering for its own sake should be eradicated. What I mean to say is that we have not earned this day, this moment. Every boon that we have was given to us by our forefathers. Thouh no one in four generations has had to suffer any hardship, no one in four generations has had any meaningful goals. We rest on our laurels; never testing ourselves, never bettering ourselves. We are merely thoughtless animals who have inherited paradise."

Norrin's face lit up as he realized the solution. "Imagine how much greater it was to marvel at these temples for our ancestors, who first put stone upon stone with the sweat of their brows! Think what accomplishment one would feel after completing such a task instead of taking it for granted!"

Shalla-Bal quickly was becoming worried. Norrin had never had such emotional outbursts before - hardly anyone on Zenn-La had - and it scared her.

"I can see you are frightened, my love, but do not fear - risk and reward go hand in hand! Yes, we could disappoint, fall short or fail, but how much greater could we rest knowing that we gave it a try instead of simply enjoying the accomplishments of others?" Norrin was standing now, speaking louder and more enthuastically and gathering attention from others.

Shalla-Bal tugged at him, "Please, you're making a scene! Surely you do not wish to draw such unusual attention!"

"I understand if you are unaccustomed to thinking so, my dearest, for we have been lax for several generations. Though this delicious food may nourish the body, it is adventure which nourishes the spirit!"


Do you know how to post pictures on the hype boards:
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l373/TrekBiker_photo/SilverSurferLogo-1.gif

Approved.

[Electro UK]

He used my Veteran Players app Bryd...

Which I thought I got rid off...

Weird. Spike x1, could we get a sample of that dude? Sorry for the mix up, its my fault. I'll get round to fixing it but I'm busy right now. Bryd, you do it.

[Byrd Man]

I gotta get ready for work, *******! :cmad:

[Spike_x1]

I'll have a sample up after my classes today. :up:

Do I have to prove that I know how to post pictures, too? :csad:

[bkhedr]

I wouldn't think so. I mean you do have 12,000 hype posts.

[Spike_x1]

I'll prove it anyway, just to put nonbelievers like Byrd in their place. :cmad:

[Byrd Man]

Sorry, buddy. 'dems the rules. We let you slide, then everyone expects it.

[Spike_x1]

Proof of my picture posting abilities:

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk23/Spike_x1/ultra_flexible_woman.jpg

[SenseiofCheese]

My God, that could come in handy.

[Optikal]

For checking to see how well the wipe went?

[SenseiofCheese]

Oh...sure...that.

[Spider-Man9X17]

New Hawkeye post up. Not very happy with it, but I wanted to get something up so the story didn't stall. Been feeling a little under the weather the past few days.

[Harlekin]

Just one little problem: the Abomination has left the scene.

Hope you get better soon.

[Spike_x1]

Screen Name: Spike_x1

Character you would like to play: Bruce Banner and The Incredible Hulk

Powers: Genius intellect as Banner. As the Hulk: potentially unlimited strength, superhuman healing factor, high degree of resistance to physical damage, indestructible purple pants.

Three reasons why you have chosen that character:

1. I would like to take part in this reboot of the Marvel RPG. I thought about taking up my old role as the Taskmaster, but it seems like he's being used, but the Hulk was available and I am a fan of his as well.

2. The duality of the characters of Banner and Hulk is something that I've always found fascinating, and would definitely like to explore for myself.

3. HULK SMASH PUNY APPLICATION!

Write two complete sentences using proper English grammar explaining what you think you can bring to this RPG in particular: I'm not the stereotypical Hulk fanboy who thinks that the Hulk just simply can't be beaten; whereas the Hulk is a major player in the MU, but there are plenty of characters and situations that can be a challenge for him. I'd like to explore the more vulnerable sides of Hulk, and make Banner and Hulk more equal in their value by presenting situations where intelligence is needed more than brute strength.Sample Post:
The dream has always been the same. Every night for a number of weeks now. As the countdown draws to its close, I catch sight of young Rick Jones out in the test field, foolishly ignoring the warning signs and the flashing gamma bomb in the distance. My words are muted in the dream as I call out to get Rick's attention and try to pull him away and out of danger. There's never enough time to get away. The best option available to us is the trench that's been dug into the desert floor by the soldiers who had been using this area as a training ground before our operation had moved in.

Taking a moment to look back, I see that the gamma bomb is literally an instant from commencing its detonation test. Without thinking, I throw Rick down into the trench, where he'll hopefully be protected from the shockwave of gamma radiation. Before I can even think of following him into the ditch, the force of an exploding sun burns into my very soul as the gamma bathes every cell in my body; poisoning it, turning it into something else.

Would things have been easier if I had jumped into the trench first, and Rick had been hit with the gamma radiation instead of me? What if I had simply put a gun in my mouth during the daytime, back when the transformations only happened at sundown? All of these possibilities and more flash through my mind before the alarm in my wristwatch wakes me. It's 6:20. Five minutes before the patrolman takes his shortcut through this part of Central Park - the same shortcut he's always taken on this beat. Sure, people don't usually get arrested for sleeping on park benches, especially in New York, but I'm not going to take that chance. The last thing I need in the morning is a potential confrontation with a police officer, which could conceivably escalate into so much more.

"Welcome to The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," I groan as I push myself up and off of the bench. I can almost smell the coffee being brewed at the restaurant just down the street, and I look at the small bits of money that I pull out of my pocket. Sure, I'm no Tony Stark, but I finally scrounged up enough change that I won't have to scold myself for indulging in a medium sized cup of coffee. "Real coffee," I sigh and rub my beard. "I can taste it already."

[JewishHobbit]

Can anyone give me an update on what exactly has gone on with the X-Men corner of the universe this season? What's gone on with them post- M-Day? Is the mansion still up with the kids and all that? Any one been killed? And by X-Men Corner I pretty much mean X-Universe (X-Factor, X-Force, etc.)

I've decided to play a bit in that area using quite a few C and D listers but I don't know what's gone on and it's hard to read through all these posts looking for it.

Thanks

[Spider-Man9X17]

Just one little problem: the Abomination has left the scene.

Hope you get better soon.

I know. He was supposed to be running by, not directly attacking Hawkeye. They were just in his path as he fled. I guess I didn't make that too clear

[SenseiofCheese]

Can anyone give me an update on what exactly has gone on with the X-Men corner of the universe this season? What's gone on with them post- M-Day? Is the mansion still up with the kids and all that? Any one been killed? And by X-Men Corner I pretty much mean X-Universe (X-Factor, X-Force, etc.)

I've decided to play a bit in that area using quite a few C and D listers but I don't know what's gone on and it's hard to read through all these posts looking for it.

Thanks

What I can tell you is that Magneto came back, repowered. With Mystique and Toad by his side, was going to gather all the mutants that were left after M-day, and 'protect' them from the bounty thing. Mystique tries to stab Mags in the back with help from Avalanche, but he kills Avalanche and leaves Mystique tied to a tree.

He goes to the X-Mansion and stops an attack, effectively rescuing them. Some of the students see that maybe going with Magneto would be safer. This causes a rift in the X-Men, as some agree with Cyclops' decision to let the kids go with Magneto, while others strongly disagree. Magneto takes the children to Latveria, where he had a deal with Dr. Doom to provide safe haven for mutants. Cable is now in Latveria, hellbent on taking the kids back from Magneto. They are both currently fighting Doom.

[bkhedr]

I know. He was supposed to be running by, not directly attacking Hawkeye. They were just in his path as he fled. I guess I didn't make that too clear

See the thing is he's already long gone.

He punched through the building to cover his escape. He has now fled the scene and we are going to go after him as soon as you are done with the swordsman, or if you prefer, while you are dealing with the swordsman

[JewishHobbit]

Ah... that explains those posts I've just started reading with Cable/Magneto/Doom.

Has it been mentioned WHICH students when to Latveria or was it all of them?

[Spider-Man9X17]

See the thing is he's already long gone.

He punched through the building to cover his escape. He has now fled the scene and we are going to go after him as soon as you are done with the swordsman, or if you prefer, while you are dealing with the swordsman

I coulda sworn I read somewhere about him escaping by highway:huh:

[SenseiofCheese]

Ah... that explains those posts I've just started reading with Cable/Magneto/Doom.

Has it been mentioned WHICH students when to Latveria or was it all of them?

We didn't want to set anything in stone for people who'd want to use the X-students later on, so we just said roughly half the students left with Magneto without naming anyone specifically.

[Spider-Man9X17]

I know it's the easy way out but I won't have a chance to write anything else tonight and I don't wanna hold anyone else up so we can just say this was several minutes ago or whatever you guys wanna do. I let the explanation in your more than capable hands. I've been dealing with some pretty nasty migraines the past few days. They're annoying as hell and I haven't had a consistent problem with them for probably 6 or 7 years now so it's even more annoying

[Keyser Soze]

bkhedr, how you wanting Loki to respond here? Are you wanting to be the one who handles the tracking down of Abomination?

[Spider-Man9X17]

My apologies for missing him escaping in the IC thread. I remember Spidey and Iron Man attacking him, I've read the posts with Thor and Spidey keeping the building up, I just missed A-Bomb crashing through.

[Keyser Soze]

My apologies for missing him escaping in the IC thread. I remember Spidey and Iron Man attacking him, I've read the posts with Thor and Spidey keeping the building up, I just missed A-Bomb crashing through.

It's no biggie, people miss little things all the time. :woot:

[SuperFerret]

Hell, people miss big things.


Oh, and I'll be getting a Reed post up soonish.

[TrekBiker]

I thought about introducing the Surfer in the standard way (with the F4), but then I was going to offer the Surfer as a deus ex machina answer for the building, or for taking down Abomination. Any preference?

[SuperFerret]

Well, the FF aren't home right now. Please leave a message with our secretary Roberta and we'll get back to you when we can. Thank you.

[JewishHobbit]

oops

[SuperFerret]

Psst... wrong thread.

[bkhedr]

bkhedr, how you wanting Loki to respond here? Are you wanting to be the one who handles the tracking down of Abomination?


I'll take care of it. Just waiting on an edit from 9x17 so I know where he's at.

[Harlekin]

Intriguing JH, but of course, Maggott is dead. Whose the guy in the bottom right corner?

Also, Stacy X, not featured there but still, is Warren's secretary these days.

[Electro UK]

Didn't the girl looking at her own ass at the top of the page give you the impression this wasn't the IC thread JH? :p

[Keyser Soze]

Didn't the girl looking at her own ass at the top of the page give you the impression this wasn't the IC thread JH? :p

He mistook it for Ferret's latest Mr. Fantastic post. :cwink:

[Optikal]

MSN, you Scottish bastard!

[JewishHobbit]

Um... it was just advertising. That's it... just advertising!

Intriguing JH, but of course, Maggott is dead. Whose the guy in the bottom right corner?

Also, Stacy X, not featured there but still, is Warren's secretary these days.

Don't worry, I'll explain Maggott being alive in my next few posts and it actually has to do with what brought these guys all together. And the guy in the bottom right corner is Pulse. He joined the team along with Mystique during Milligan's run, helped take out Apocalypse, then vanished when Carey came on (or whichever writer came after him). He was Mystique's attempt at hooking Rogue up with someone other than Gambit, though he turned out to be a decent guy. He's a thief who prefers not to fight unless he has to and has the ability to pulse out other people's powers while he's either around them or touching them (don't remember which). Powerful enough to nullify Apocalypse at one point. He was only in maybe two arcs. The Blood of Apocalypse was the biggest one he was in.

And I considered Stacey but thought I had too large a cast to begin with. Good thing!

[Spike_x1]

Dum-dee-dum...

[JewishHobbit]

Okay, new post is up. I hope it doesn't come accross as too hoaky but I had to find a way to get everyone introduced so any of you who aren't familiar with these D-listers can get an idea of who they are.

[Keyser Soze]

Damn you to hell, Optikal! :cmad:

[Optikal]

What?! Why? who? me?

[Keyser Soze]

Abandoning our prison set-up, you scumbag. :(

[Optikal]

scum-bag?! I wasn't even in on the deal! come on msn and we'll work this out :(

I love you y'know...

[Spider-Man9X17]

I'm going to keep Hawkeye with the Swordsman for the time being, so all you other lovable Avenger scamps go kick some green gamma butt and just say whatever I posted happened whenever he was still on the scene or whatnot and I'll get something together later to tidy my end up.

[Red]

Sorry the delaying in replying, I should get something up by the end of the day

[Harlekin]

Sorry for the bunny, Byrd. Just seemed like a good one.

[Byrd Man]

mi casa es su casa.

[Harlekin]

*starts writing Spider-Man post*

[Byrd Man]

Woah, wait a goddamn minute now! :cmad:

When I say "mi casa es su casa"

I don't ****ing mean Communism! :cmad:

[Harlekin]

Pinko.

[Batman]

For the time being (and by that, I mean 'should I ever be lucky enough to get the chance to apply for them again'), I'm dropping both Captain America and Doctor Doom.

Honestly, I love the characters to death, but it takes someone who's a hell of alot more focused on this game than I have been recently to play such two big names.

I had fun writing the few posts that I made, and I know that's because of the stellar work in this RPG so far. So this isn't a 'goodbye' more than it's a 'goodbye... for now' type of scenario. At least until I can rip myself from the DC RPG's, which need my constant attention at the moment.

To those I made plans with, well... this is probably for the best. I'm sure it'll take literally no time for someone to apply for Steve and/or Victor, so don't scrap anything away yet.

[Spike_x1]

*still waits for approval*

:ninja:

[Byrd Man]

Sample Post:
The dream has always been the same. Every night for a number of weeks now. As the countdown draws to its close, I catch sight of young Rick Jones out in the test field, foolishly ignoring the warning signs and the flashing gamma bomb in the distance. My words are muted in the dream as I call out to get Rick's attention and try to pull him away and out of danger. There's never enough time to get away. The best option available to us is the trench that's been dug into the desert floor by the soldiers who had been using this area as a training ground before our operation had moved in.

Taking a moment to look back, I see that the gamma bomb is literally an instant from commencing its detonation test. Without thinking, I throw Rick down into the trench, where he'll hopefully be protected from the shockwave of gamma radiation. Before I can even think of following him into the ditch, the force of an exploding sun burns into my very soul as the gamma bathes every cell in my body; poisoning it, turning it into something else.

Would things have been easier if I had jumped into the trench first, and Rick had been hit with the gamma radiation instead of me? What if I had simply put a gun in my mouth during the daytime, back when the transformations only happened at sundown? All of these possibilities and more flash through my mind before the alarm in my wristwatch wakes me. It's 6:20. Five minutes before the patrolman takes his shortcut through this part of Central Park - the same shortcut he's always taken on this beat. Sure, people don't usually get arrested for sleeping on park benches, especially in New York, but I'm not going to take that chance. The last thing I need in the morning is a potential confrontation with a police officer, which could conceivably escalate into so much more.

"Welcome to The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," I groan as I push myself up and off of the bench. I can almost smell the coffee being brewed at the restaurant just down the street, and I look at the small bits of money that I pull out of my pocket. Sure, I'm no Tony Stark, but I finally scrounged up enough change that I won't have to scold myself for indulging in a medium sized cup of coffee. "Real coffee," I sigh and rub my beard. "I can taste it already."

Now that your ass coughed up a sample....

approved.

[Spike_x1]

Huzzah! A GM finally got around to fit reading that post into their busy schedules! My hero!

[Byrd Man]

I read it while at work. I be multi-tasking.

[Optikal]

It's sad to see you go MB, I'm a fan of your work. Hope to see you 'round these parts again soon :up:

[Carnage27]

Hey guys, sorry to do this, but I'll be dropping Nightcrawler. I'm just too busy to keep the amount of characters I currently have. I will be keeping Carnage, though.

[Optikal]

Curses! I'm determined to beat the curse of the Punisher and i have an arc set in stone with Apocalypse.... but I've always wanted to play as Kurt! DAMN THE TWO CHARACTER RULE! :cmad::cmad:

[JewishHobbit]

Does the general hero (say, the Forgotten X-Men) know who's put out the bounty yet? Would any villains know? And what do they have to do to collect the money?

[Harlekin]

No, they don't know.

All they need to do is kill somebody and have that be known.

[Optikal]

...and IIRC, the money mysteriously finds its way into their account or any other means you may wish to aquire it...

[Harlekin]

T'is so.

[JewishHobbit]

Ah... that's good enough for me. Thanks!

[SenseiofCheese]

Riveting stuff so far, JH. I'm really enjoying it.

[JewishHobbit]

Riveting stuff so far, JH. I'm really enjoying it.

Thanks. I just put up a post more focused on Layla... I'm growing to really like writing her.

I started up just to practice but I decided to go ahead with my big indepth storyline. This is just the very beginning. I'm excited about what's to come. It's going to be alongside the bounty thing without being right in the middle. I'm setting the stage for it (and it'll be a while before it really gets set) but after a while there'll be windows for other people to start joining in. The threat is most definately bigger than just Jamie's crew. For those of you who read my season 2 Madrox storyline, it's a long and indepth storyline like that one.

[JewishHobbit]

By the way... I'm seeing a very simple way coming up here soon in my storyline that might help lead the heroes onto the track of who's behind the bounties, or at least where the money is coming from.

However, it's a divergant from where I want to take my own storyline so I'd hate to go that direction. If anyone else would like to start going that way though I can still set it up and someone else can pick up on it. It's dealing with one of my non-playable characters (not saying who yet) and I'm willing to drop the character if someone else wants to pick him up.

If not, then I'll just ignore the idea and keep moving right on with my own story. Just throwing the suggestion out there.

[Harlekin]

Riveting stuff so far, JH. I'm really enjoying it.
Seconded. It warms my heart to see another obscure-character-lover in the RPG.

[Electro UK]

Seconded. It warms my heart to see another obscure-character-lover in the RPG.

Hey! We all have those unknowns that we love damnit!

[SuperFerret]

Yeah, like Spider-Man, who is completely unknown to the aboriginal tribes of Austria.

[Byrd Man]

Who the **** is Spider-Man? :huh:

[Spider-Man9X17]

OK, due to the fact that we have no Captain America now...

HELP WANTED

A strong, capable hero, or anti-hero, looking to do real good in the world, to join the ranks of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Must work semi-well with others at least 50% of the time, and be able to take and at times possibly give orders. Prior team experience not necessary, but may be beneficial. No benefits and a hazardous work environment. Must not be opposed to being hit, kicked, punched, stabbed, shot at, threatened, insulted, abducted, yelled at, probed, etc. on a near daily basis. Great opportunities to visit far off places, times, planets, and dimensions. Apply in person at the Avengers Wing of Stark tower or by jumping into on of the numerous frays we fight quite often and not getting killed.





Not an Equal Opportunity Employer

[Spider-Man9X17]

Who the **** is Spider-Man? :huh:

He's that whiny little f@g in the blue and red spandex who jumps around shooting white sticky stuff played by some loser who uses the overly cliched "Y" instead of "I"

[Byrd Man]

He's that whiny little f@g in the blue and red spandex who jumps around shooting white sticky stuff played by some loser who uses the overly cliched "Y" instead of "I"

Yeah! I ****ing hate Syn too! :cmad:

[SuperFerret]

We all do.


BTW, 9x17, Johnny Storm getting into Zod's face like that is a moment I will never forget, and completely validates this entire arc as a good one. :up:

[Andy C.]

(Can't decide if he should apply for Doc Ock as his official second character, or apply for Captain America)

[JewishHobbit]

I wouldn't mind taking up a second character but I just don't think I have time. Plus this story with Madrox is taking up a lot of my time as is... and it's not like I don't already have a thousand characters in my sandbox.

[SuperFerret]

Yeah, I don't know how you do it JH. I mean, I'll undertake some ambitious story ideas, but I'll never be able to juggle a cast as large as you do while actually putting out high quality posts like you do.

[Optikal]

"Bad Boys, Bad Boys, Whatcha gon' do, whatcha gon' do when we come for you?!"

[Harlekin]

So I take it the Avengers will be going back to the Tower soon?

[Spider-Man9X17]

We all do.


BTW, 9x17, Johnny Storm getting into Zod's face like that is a moment I will never forget, and completely validates this entire arc as a good one. :up:

I'm glad you liked it. It was a post that also reminded me why I love playing Johnny so much :up: :ff:

[Harlekin]

Yeah, this storyline has been an interesting one and quite quickly took away my initial reservations about it.

[Batman]

For the sake of riding SF's coattails, stumping people even more around the board, and generally provoking any sort of arousal/reaction from Electro_UK...

MARVEL RPG SEASON VII Application For New Players

Screen Name: Master Bruce

Character you would like to play: Batman/Bruce Wayne

Powers: Nun-chuck powers, survival powers, adept mind, general awesomeness, preptime.

Three reasons why you have chosen that character:

1. I is vengeance.

2. I is the night.

3. Ect.

Write two complete sentences using proper English grammar explaining what you think you can bring to the RPG: Batman, mother****er.

How many times do you intend on posting a DAY IN the RPG: Eleventy billion times.

Please provide a sample post in the style that you plan to write your character in (must be at least 3 paragraphs long and contain at least 1 line of dialogue):

I'm the goddamn Batman.

I wage nightly war on criminals that offend my principles because I'm a whiny douchebag who can't let my mommy and daddy die in my already ransacked subconcious. And because life is cruel to me, I make others suffer. Suffer greatly. Suffer unimaginable pain and torture until they know what it's like to lose my dog. I mean parents. Yes, parents.

I do miss my dog, though.

"Snickerdoodles.", I growl, punching The Joker in the face.

Robin cheers. It makes me smile. But not as much as those short-shorts he wears.

Why does he tease me, so?

I'm Batman, by the way.

Do you know how to post pictures on the hype boards:

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6844/pvpbatman.jpg

[Harlekin]

Man, all ya'all just stealing my Arrow application joke.

[JewishHobbit]

Yeah, I don't know how you do it JH. I mean, I'll undertake some ambitious story ideas, but I'll never be able to juggle a cast as large as you do while actually putting out high quality posts like you do.

I love bouncing people off one another. That said, I think I may have bitten more off than I can chew at the moment. I say I'ma bout 2 people over my limit. However, Layla's preminitions of doom will surely help with this shortly.

Also, since I haven't gotten any takers on my idea of starting a ball rolling on finding out where the money is coming from I won't set up that plot point.

[Batman]

Man, all ya'all just stealing my Arrow application joke.

'Tis true. You were the original mind boggler.

Dutch bastard.

[JewishHobbit]

Thank you, sir. Mysteries are fun. I can't wait to really get this story rolling!

[Harlekin]

'Tis true. You were the original mind boggler.

Dutch bastard.
Damn straight.

I'm the real deal person-who-puts-up-joke-applications.

[Optikal]

War Machine #1 & 2, Dark Avengers #1 & 2, Mighty Avengers Vol 1 & vol 2. All bought today. Good times. Good times.

[Blacklight]

War Machine #1 & 2, Dark Avengers #1 & 2, Mighty Avengers Vol 1 & vol 2. All bought today. Good times. Good times.
I don't much care for War Machine's new series. Isn't he like a cyborg now or something? If that's true then they've ruined Rhodey for me...

[Optikal]

Indeed he is. If anything, it's resparked interest in him for me. I think Ares may be the new Wolverine though, he's in everything!

[JewishHobbit]

War Machine #1 & 2, Dark Avengers #1 & 2, Mighty Avengers Vol 1 & vol 2. All bought today. Good times. Good times.

I enjoyed Dark Avengers, and Mighty is good if you ignore the retarded thought bubbles. I don't mind thought bubbles, even kinda like them, but Bendis should neve be allowed to write another thought bubble ever again.

And I liked Rhodey in Initiative but not enough to buy his ongoing. That plus I can't afford to buy all the titles I buy now and have to start scaling back. It makes me sad :(

[JewishHobbit]

Okay Byrd Man... loved the Black Cat comment :up:

[bkhedr]

War Machine #1 & 2, Dark Avengers #1 & 2, Mighty Avengers Vol 1 & vol 2. All bought today. Good times. Good times.


Gah! More power to you man and I'm glad somebody is enjoying DA and MA but to be honest and I say this after recently re-reading Mighty Avengers and New Avengers in their entirety, as well as being up to date on all the dark reign stuff; that there hasn't been a proper Avengers story told...gee, since Kurt Busiek was working at Marvel.

[Optikal]

Aww.... and you know, I never used to enjoy Avengers titles until Mighty came along. Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks I guess :D

[bkhedr]

Truer words have never been spoken :)

[bkhedr]

I'll tell you what I am enjoying though, Guardians of the Galaxy

[Optikal]

Again it's something I've not taken an interest in. The next books for me to catch up on are Skaar and Messiah War.

[bkhedr]

Cool. Do give me the head's up on Messiah War when you've read it.

[Harlekin]

Wow, JH, I know you've got a plan, but kill spree much?

[Red]

Wow...So no one knows what's happening with the 'Gang War' arc?

[Optikal]

I agree Red X, maybe an MSN mash up would be a good idea?

[Keyser Soze]

Great Thor post, bkehdr. It made me feel all happy to have Thor stepping up for Loki like that. :)

[JewishHobbit]

Wow, JH, I know you've got a plan, but kill spree much?

Don't worry, the only two stated as definately dead are Wraith and Slipstream. Others are just on the ground at the moment with no confirmation whether or not they're really dead, injured, etc. Oh... and yeah, Siena's dead too.

Honestly, I knew Wraith was going to die from the beginning and I was planning on Thunderbird dying as well. However, I grew to like writing Thunderbird so I killed off Slipstream instead. The others on the ground I'm still debating on. I kinda wanted one or two more killed but I've grown to like the rest of the forgotten X-Men, so chances are they're still alive. Now how alive remains to be seen.

[bkhedr]

Great Thor post, bkehdr. It made me feel all happy to have Thor stepping up for Loki like that. :)

Thanks man. I'm really getting a kick out of the dynamic.

That is to say that I'm really gonna be getting a kick out of this dynamic until the evil witch betrays me! :cmad:

[Harlekin]

Well, I'd like you to consider not killing any more characters. We had a little discussion on this earlier in the season and we're trying to avoid people missing out on characters they want to play. Obviously, the whole idea behind the 'Forgotten X-Men' is that they're obscure and all, but still. Heck, I had ideas for both Thunderbird and Slipstream before picking up Angel.

No offence, but I think it's just a bit of a waste to kill off characters in such manner. Your story's been nothing but awesome yet otherwise.

[JewishHobbit]

I see. I actually picked Slipstream and Wraith because I assumed they were the characters with the least chance of anyone wanting to do anything with them, and no, I'm not planning on killing any of the others. If you still want to consider a later storyline with Slipstream I can always go back and rewrite that scene so it's not such a fatal shot and he can end up alive. Wraith is dead and I only need one death to fulfill Layla's vision. Plus... I really am a fan of Slipstream and it wasn't the easiest of decisions to kill him.

[Keyser Soze]

I don't see any problem killing such minor characters, JewishHobbit. So long as deaths are handled with relative moderation, and enhance the story in an important way - like with your deaths - I don't think there's an issue. If someone wants to play these characters, we can cross that bridge when we come to it. With the amount of times X-characters get killed, cloned and resurrected, creatively getting around death is hardly untreaded territory.

[Optikal]

I was going to kill off Mammomax, Big Bertha, Leather Boy and Hulks imaginary poodle at one point. Then I decided against it because Harl would have considered playing as them at some point seeing as he'd considered every other Z lister people had killed :oldrazz:

[Harlekin]

No, no worries, JH.

I just hope there's not going to be a lot of killing for a while. I think we're already coming close to killing more characters than the first Marvel RPG did in seven seasons.

[Keyser Soze]

I think Harl should play Leather Boy.

[JewishHobbit]

Hey! I seriously almost had Mammomax in Siena's role and changed it last minute! That guy is just destined to die isn't he?!

[Harlekin]

I think Harl should play Leather Boy.
If we had third characters, I would.

Preferably, I would pick up ten more characters considering all the ideas I have right now. Then again, I'd never have the proper time for them anyway.

[Keyser Soze]

No, no worries.

I just hope there's not going to be a lot of killing for a while. I think we're already coming close to killing more characters than the first Marvel RPG did in seven seasons.

Not really. There's been a few deaths, yeah, but when you look at the kill-list of the previous Marvel RPG, it was a LIST - and included some prominent heroes, villains and supporting characters. Hell, I killed off Mary-Jane and Foggy Nelson. :csad:

[Batman]

And I let you kill that fat bastard. :csad:

[JewishHobbit]

No, no worries, JH.

I just hope there's not going to be a lot of killing for a while. I think we're already coming close to killing more characters than the first Marvel RPG did in seven seasons.

Nah, that's all the killing I have planned at the moment, and it's impact will be felt for the immediate story but also for the large story overall throughout the rest of the season.

And I'm still waiting to see that list of dead characters on the first page. It'd sure be handy.

[Optikal]

Hey! I seriously almost had Mammomax in Siena's role and changed it last minute! That guy is just destined to die isn't he?!

I had Hulk fight him in Times Square, rip off his tusks and beat him within an inch of his life.

[bkhedr]

I was going to kill off Mammomax, Big Bertha, Leather Boy and Hulks imaginary poodle at one point. Then I decided against it because Harl would have considered playing as them at some point seeing as he'd considered every other Z lister people had killed :oldrazz:


lolz

[Harlekin]

Not really. There's been a few deaths, yeah, but when you look at the kill-list of the previous Marvel RPG, it was a LIST - and included some prominent heroes, villains and supporting characters. Hell, I killed off Mary-Jane and Foggy Nelson. :csad:
There were ten characters on that list. You've already killed three this season. To be fair, they've since been resurrected.

It's no surprise though, considering what the arc is all about.

[JewishHobbit]

I had Hulk fight him in Times Square, rip off his tusks and beat him within an inch of his life.

Well I was just going to have him brain fried. I would have at least let him off easy.

[Harlekin]

lolz
I'm definitely working Big Bertha and Leather Boy into an Angel storyline later though.

[bkhedr]

I had Hulk fight him in Times Square, rip off his tusks and beat him within an inch of his life.


Man that's what everybody does when they pick up the Hulk. Beat the living crap out of a few people, fight the army, maybe have one tortured Bruce Banner post, and drop.

[JewishHobbit]

I'm definitely working Big Bertha and Leather Boy into an Angel storyline later though.

Are we safe to kill off Grasshopper? Because let's be honest... dying's kinda what he does.

[bkhedr]

You people and your vast knowledge of the Marvel Z-Listers. I'm humbled to be in your collective presence :)

[SuperFerret]

Are we safe to kill off Grasshopper? Because let's be honest... dying's kinda what he does.

I thought that was Mr. Immortal's job.

[Optikal]

Man that's what everybody does when they pick up the Hulk. Beat the living crap out of a few people, fight the army, maybe have one tortured Bruce Banner post, and drop.

It's like the curse of the Punisher... But er... greener.

But then again what else can be done? I mean, in absolute truth, I did consider having him become Apocalypses Horseman of War, but decided the character was too big for that role. Maybe sometime in the future I'll pick him up to run a World War Hulk arc.

Anyway, it's for someone else to break Hulks curse, I'm too busy working on breaking Frank Castles curse :P

[JewishHobbit]

I thought that was Mr. Immortal's job.

Mr. Immortal comes back to life... someone new always takes up Grasshopper's suit. Fact remains... they just keep coming back to die.

[bkhedr]

I'd say you are doing a fine job of breaking the repetitive Punisher cycle so far. I would imagine he'd be more fun to write than the Hulk.

[SuperFerret]

Yes. A fine job of dying repeatedly. Bravo, Grasshopper, bravo.

[bkhedr]

Hey! I was editing! You can't follow up on me while I'm editing!

[Keyser Soze]

It's like the curse of the Punisher... But er... greener.

But then again what else can be done? I mean, in absolute truth, I did consider having him become Apocalypses Horseman of War, but decided the character was too big for that role. Maybe sometime in the future I'll pick him up to run a World War Hulk arc.

Anyway, it's for someone else to break Hulks curse, I'm too busy working on breaking Frank Castles curse :P

I think the problem could be that, when you get past the initial WOW factor and the coolness of the concept.... The Hulk isn't all that great a character.

...

*runs*

[bkhedr]

Keyser speaks the truth!

[trustyside-kick]

I think the problem could be that, when you get past the initial WOW factor and the coolness of the concept.... The Hulk isn't all that great a character.

...

*runs*

The Hulk is like a kid on a massive temper tantrum...what is there to like?

[Harlekin]

Are we safe to kill off Grasshopper? Because let's be honest... dying's kinda what he does.
Grasshopper must die!

But then again what else can be done? I mean, in absolute truth, I did consider having him become Apocalypses Horseman of War, but decided the character was too big for that role. Maybe sometime in the future I'll pick him up to run a World War Hulk arc.
The Hulk's been a Horseman of Apocalypse before. War, actually.

I think the problem could be that, when you get past the initial WOW factor and the coolness of the concept.... The Hulk isn't all that great a character.

...

*runs*
Honestly, if I were to play Hulk, and I've thought about it, I'd just go for the Bill Bixby TV series route. Which would kind of him take out of the standard superhero stories and be much more of a Bruce Banner story, which is what I've always found much more interesting.

Thing is, my main excuse would just be to post this page:
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8974/ultimates2p258ky.th.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ultimates2p258ky.jpg)

[Batman]

I respectfully disagree that he's not that great of a character, but I can't fault anyone for feeling differently. He's one of those characters that has been given tons of potential at the very literal end of his fingertips, but every writer that tackles him outside of the early 90's focuses way too much on 'Hulk SMASH!'.

Even in The Ultimates, where Banner probably had the most potential to be given depth, he was reduced to a giant mentally challenged guy on coke screaming 'HULK KILL FREDDIE PRINZE JR.!'. :csad:

[JewishHobbit]

Holy crap... I am totally thinking about the Grasshopper and I am seriously considering him as a 2nd character. I'm just debating on whether or not I have the time.

[trustyside-kick]

Even in The Ultimates, where Banner probably had the most potential to be given depth, he was reduced to a giant mentally challenged guy on coke screaming 'HULK KILL FREDDIE PRINZE JR.!'. :csad:

Didn't he at one point in the Ultimate universe get drunk, and get all horny and was like "HULK WANTS TO F***!" or something along those lines? Those weren't the exact words but my friend was telling me about how ridiculous the Ultimate Hulk is. :lmao:

[Harlekin]

Holy crap... I am totally thinking about the Grasshopper and I am seriously considering him as a 2nd character. I'm just debating on whether or not I have the time.
Depends. Are you killing him in every post?

[Red]

Nice burn

[Harlekin]

It's not a burn. Grasshopper should die every time he appears.

[Red]

Why exactly?

[Harlekin]

That's his thing. Read Dan Slott's work with the Great Lakes Avengers. There's been four Grasshoppers so far. They all die in the first issue they appear in.

[JewishHobbit]

It's not a burn. Grasshopper should die every time he appears.

I'm not sure I want to say anything yet. I'm still seriously considering it. But yes... there will be a lot of deaths!

[Optikal]

Didn't he at one point in the Ultimate universe get drunk, and get all horny and was like "HULK WANTS TO F***!" or something along those lines? Those weren't the exact words but my friend was telling me about how ridiculous the Ultimate Hulk is. :lmao:

HAHA! I love Ultimate Hulk because of stuff like this.

Like when he's fighting Abomination and screaming at him "WHAT'S THE SQUARE ROOT OF SIX MILLION, TWO HUNDRED AND ELEVENTY?! WHAT'S THE CAPITAL OF TEXAS?! HOW MANY LEGS DOES SPIDERS GOT?! CAN YOU TELL HULK FORMULA OF COCA COLA?!"

[JewishHobbit]

Man, as much as I'd love to play Grasshopper I just don't see how I can make time. Maybe another time.

[Carnage27]

Well I'm dropping Carnage...

And here we go...!

Screen Name: Carnage27

Character you would like to play: Captain America

Powers: Enhanced strength, durability, agility and reflexes. A trained soldier, Cap is also an expert hand-to-hand combat fighter, tactician, and acrobat. His iconic shield acts as both defense and a devastating projectile.

Three reasons why you have chosen that character:

1. I love Cap's unwavering view of right and wrong. And I'm ready to step up with the big boys.

2. I feel like I could bring a lot to the Character. If nothing more, at least a fresh face.

3. Patriotism! **** YEA! And I mean I would like to be involved with the Avengers.

Write two complete sentences using proper English grammar explaining what you think you can bring to the RPG: I'm ready to step up my RPing. Also, I'd really like to interact with some players I've never dealt with before.

How many times do you intend on posting a DAY IN the RPG: Much more than I have been, especially once my big arc over in OU wraps up.

I'll have a sample post up tomorrow. If that's okay.

[TrekBiker]

First Silver Surfer post up (well, not yet Silver Surfer). Sorry about the delay. Let me know what you think.

[Batman]

Good luck with Steve, Carnage. I know he's in good hands.

[Keyser Soze]

Damn you for leaving, MB. :(

[JewishHobbit]

Okay... totally intrigued by the Apocalypse storyline. So we have Sunfire as a horseman. Do we know who Pestilence or Famine are yet?

[Harlekin]

American Eagle and Dazzler.

[Keyser Soze]

Dazzler should be Pestilence because she is riddled with STDs.

[JewishHobbit]

American Eagle and Dazzler.

Are you being serious or goofy... because I actually think American Eagle is kinda cool :)

[Harlekin]

I am serious.

[SuperFerret]

First Silver Surfer post up (well, not yet Silver Surfer). Sorry about the delay. Let me know what you think.

Just to let you know, we're going off of existing Marvel continuity up until a break-off point somewhere after Avengers: Disassembled, but before Civil War. I think House of M happened the same way also, either that or something similar.

Anyway, my point is, at this point Norrin is the Surfer. Unless your post was a flashback, then all is well.

:yay:

[Carnage27]

Good luck with Steve, Carnage. I know he's in good hands.

Thanks, MB. And with that I present my sample post:

The SHIELD transport touches down at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey, and I feel my stomach tie up in knots. It's been ages since I've been nervous. But from what I've heard, I'm not returning to the land of the free, and the home of the brave, but to a land in the icy rip of madness.

I've put my own missions overseas on hold in order to sure up the mainland. The safety of civilians, plus the safety of my friends

I descend down the ramp, and am saluted by an armed guard.

"Welcome home, Cap," the leader of the group says.

"At ease, boys," I reply as the guards and I get into the back of a SHIELD ground transport.

The transport starts rolling, and a screen in front of me recaps everything that's gone on the past few days, and that knot gets a little tighter. American Eagle, Microbe, and the mutant Dazzler all confirmed dead. Rumors of murdered mutant children at the Xavier Institute. On top of that, there's been huge skirmishes between heroes and villains in New York.

But there's one last thing that gives me a sliver of hope. Images of Thor, Hawk-eye, Angel, Spider-man, Iron Man, and what looks to be a reformed Avengers team fighting HYDRA agents with the Abomination outside Stark Tower. The Nazi bastards wouldn't pass up a chance like this, but it looks as if the team did a good job.

There may be hope after all...

"Captain," the driver calls back to me, "you haven't given us a destination yet."

"Stark Tower, private. It's time to see some old friends."

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk162/pete-g/theavengers.jpg

[Optikal]

Are you being serious or goofy... because I actually think American Eagle is kinda cool :)

Yeah, Keysers Bullseye killed them off. Harlekin did a sad face in OOC and I was pondering who to choose and figured it's make everyone happy if I ressurected both of them. Quite happy with it too, as they'll actually have their horses soon and both Famine and Pestilence get some star time front and center.

[JewishHobbit]

Awsome! Never cared about Dazzler but American Eagle won me over in Thunderbolts, along with Steel Spider and Jack Flag. I'm stoked that Jack Flag just joined the Guardians of the Galaxy!

[TrekBiker]

Anyway, my point is, at this point Norrin is the Surfer. Unless your post was a flashback, then all is well.



I meant it as a flashback. Should have added that tag to it somewhere. I'll edit.

[Carnage27]

I can haz approval?:huh:

[Matt Murdock]

You may!

[Keyser Soze]

Is this Avengers scene moving forward, or am I going to have to make it descend into an orgy in my next response?

[Carnage27]

Is this Avengers scene moving forward, or am I going to have to make it descend into an orgy in my next response?

Do what ever you like...Cap is on his way though.

[Byrd Man]

Is this Avengers scene moving forward, or am I going to have to make it descend into an orgy in my next response?

I choose the last one.

[Spider-Man9X17]

Orgy?! Where?! Ahem, I, uh, mean, I'm ready to move on. I've got some time before the next part of my Hawkeye/Swordsman story. Lets kick sme demon butt

[Harlekin]

Yeah, if you guys just move over to the Tower, I'll have Batroc pop in.

[bkhedr]

Done.

[Harlekin]

Batroc post up.

[Keyser Soze]

Watch out bkehdr! :wow:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a108/JokerSoze/ThorDarkReign.jpg

[Spider-Man9X17]

Johnny getting lonely again :csad:

[SuperFerret]

I'll get a post up tonight, I've had a paper to get done. Handed that in today, so I'm gonna finish up my homework and then post up a storm.

[Spider-Man9X17]

I don't miss school at all. Though now I just have like 30 lesson plans to write every week...I miss school...

[SuperFerret]

I like school. Correction: I like this school. It's one of the best in the nation for this field.

[JewishHobbit]

I like school because I'm a Janitor at it. Easiest job I've ever had for only a dollar or two less an hour than some of the teachers :)

[SuperFerret]

Does that sawdust stuff really clean up vomit? I ask because I've wanted to use it one time when a dog vomited all over the place at work, but was discouraged by the manager.

[Carnage27]

Does that sawdust stuff really clean up vomit? I ask because I've wanted to use it one time when a dog vomited all over the place at work, but was discouraged by the manager.

It doesn't technically "clean" it. It absorbs it, so you can just sweep it up, instead of actually having to use a mop.

That useless piece of knowledge comes from working at Disney World.:woot:

Anyway, I'll have a post up either tomorrow or Saturday with Steve showing up at Stark Tower.

[JewishHobbit]

Does that sawdust stuff really clean up vomit? I ask because I've wanted to use it one time when a dog vomited all over the place at work, but was discouraged by the manager.

I, sir, am a night janitor. This means that there are few kids and in the 3 months since I've started I've yet to see vomit. And even if one of the kids who stay over do vomit, it's my boss, the night custodian, who cleans it up :)

[JewishHobbit]

I'll tell you guys... I'm kinda in a hard place. My original plan for Madrox's story has kinda fallen apart due to other things going on in the rpg (no one's fault, I just should have looked into it more before starting this direction). So now I'm kinda figuring out where to take the story. I'm trying to work up a similar direction with a differant story that's still true to the stuff I've already written but I don't want to stop writing while I figure it out. The small strokes can still work but the big picture is what's needing altered. That's what I'm trying to figure out.

That said, I'll still just take my time and basically make it up as I go along but if anyone likes my Madrox stuff so far and has some ideas and want to collaborate, I'm all for it.

[bkhedr]

That's unfortunate Hobbs. I would love to collaborate with Sabretooth but it would have to be way way down the line, so I guess that's not much help.

Oh and Kudos to Harl for that last Angel post. I've been reading Marvel comics for 18 years and while I admit that I've never really been an x-men guy, this is the first time I've ever felt like I'm getting to know Warren Worthington.

[Harlekin]

Much appreciated, bkhedr. :D

[Keyser Soze]

Damn, bk beat me to the punch on the "IT'S AN IFRIT YOUR GIRL IS DOOMED!" response I had planned. :(

[bkhedr]

No I didn't. I just suspected it was an Ifrit. Feel free to tell him his daughter is doomed. :)

[bkhedr]

Byrd, Sensei, if you guys want me to edit that last Sabretooth post just say so.

[Keyser Soze]

No I didn't. I just suspected it was an Ifrit. Feel free to tell him his daughter is doomed. :)

Gotcha. When I saw you were replying to the thread, I assumed you were replying to Harl as Thor, rather than writing a new Sabretooth post.